Amber Mahoney, a Washington, DC-based alternative wedding and documentary photographer, has created The Present Company Project to interact with complete strangers. The theme: a stranger, a Polaroid and a random question documents a chance encounter of Mahoney with, well, anyone.
Mahoney approaches strangers asking, "if you could ask a perfect stranger anything in the world, what would it be?" or "what is one thing you’d like people to know about you?" In an attempt to keep answers both open ended and revealing. Responses, along with a Polaroid of the person, are then uploaded to The Present Company Project tumblr. Answers range from, "May I have your permission to be an astronaut?" to, "if you die tonight will you go to heaven or hell?"
In a digital world, why not take out your old Polaroid camera and join in on the fun?
Random Interaction Photography
The Amber Mahoney Present Company Project is Refreshing
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Photography - Opportunity for photographers to engage with subjects and capture authentic moments through interactive techniques like asking random questions.
2. Alternative Wedding Photography - An emerging trend in the wedding industry where unconventional photographers provide a unique and non-traditional approach to capturing wedding moments.
3. Digital Detox - An increasing trend where individuals seek offline experiences and embrace analog photography as a means of disconnecting from digital devices.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photography industry can explore new techniques to engage subjects and offer interactive experiences through random interaction photography.
2. Wedding - Wedding industry professionals can tap into the alternative wedding photography trend to cater to couples seeking unconventional and authentic wedding experiences.
3. Film and Instant Camera - Film and instant camera industries can leverage nostalgia and the desire for unplugged experiences by promoting the use of old Polaroid cameras in the digital age.